On This Day: Phelps equals Spitz with record seven gold medals
4 years, 11 months ago

On This Day: Phelps equals Spitz with record seven gold medals

The Hindu  

There were plenty of powerful images on the last day of the World Swimming Championships: the bedraggled, besieged Ian Thorpe walking into an overstuffed news conference with the digital cameras hissing; Katie Hoff crying in the pool after breaking the final world record of the meet; Poland’s surprise gold medallist Mateusz Sawrymowicz sitting on a lane line and flexing his muscles for his friends and for his country. The only parts of his body that do not look aqua dynamic are his protruding ears, but the rest of it undulates through the water at a historic clip, and he made plenty of swimming history in Melbourne, passing Thorpe’s record of six gold medals in a World Championship and joining Mark Spitz as the only man to win seven times in a major meet. “I didn’t expect to be two seconds under my world record tonight," Phelps said. On March 31, Phelps matched Ian Thorpe’s record of six gold medals on the same day that Thorpe’s legacy was called into question when it was reported by the French sports paper ‘L’Equipe’ that a drug test he took last May was being challenged by swimming’s world governing body, FINA.

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Today in Sports - Michael Phelps wins 8th gold medal at Beijing Games for most ever at an Olympics
7 months ago

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps wins 8th gold medal at Beijing Games for most ever at an Olympics

Associated Press  

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Today in Sports - Michael Phelps ends his career at the Rio Olympics with 23 career gold medals
7 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps ends his career at the Rio Olympics with 23 career gold medals

Associated Press  

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Why is Team USA behind in the Olympic gold medal count? Look to the pool
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why is Team USA behind in the Olympic gold medal count? Look to the pool

New York Times  

NANTERRE, France — The first bars of “The Star-Spangled Banner” played at 10:22 p.m. on Wednesday night, as the American flag flew and Katie Ledecky sang along. The Australians lead with four gold medals in the pool and are favored to add another gold Thursday night in the women’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay. Fellow American Torri Huske was the surprise winner …

Léon Marchand, Katie Ledecky and a night worthy of Olympic swimming lore
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Léon Marchand, Katie Ledecky and a night worthy of Olympic swimming lore

New York Times  

NANTERRE, France — Even Léon Marchand wasn’t sure he could actually do what he was trying to do: win double golds on the same night at the Olympics. If she wins one more — and she’s the heavy favorite in the 800-meter freestyle event still to come — she will tie Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina for the most gold medals …

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps breaks the Olympic medals record with his 19th
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps breaks the Olympic medals record with his 19th

Associated Press  

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Olympics medal tally: Here's Australia's team standings on day three of the Games
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympics medal tally: Here's Australia's team standings on day three of the Games

ABC  

It's day three of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. So many events happening, we're keeping track of all the Australian medal winners for each day of competition. Here's a list of day three's Aussie winners. Australia's medal wins on day three: Gold: Mollie O'Callaghan — Swimming: Women's 200m freestyle Silver: Ariarne Titmus — Swimming: Women's 200m freestyle — Swimming: Women's …

With plenty of swimming stars at the 2024 Olympics, France’s Marchand may shine brightest
8 months, 2 weeks ago

With plenty of swimming stars at the 2024 Olympics, France’s Marchand may shine brightest

Associated Press  

Most of the big stars from the last Olympics will be back at the pool in Paris. At last summer’s world championships in Fukuoka, Marchand broke Phelps’ 15-year-old world record in the 400-meter individual medley, to go along with victories in the 200 IM and 200 butterfly — two more of Phelps’ signature events. I know I can improve this.” …

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps wins 8th gold medal at Beijing Games for most ever at an Olympics
1 year, 7 months ago

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps wins 8th gold medal at Beijing Games for most ever at an Olympics

Associated Press  

Aug. 17 1933 — Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees plays his 1,308th straight game to break Everett Scott’s record of 1,307. 1938 — Henry Armstrong wins the lightweight title with a 15-round decision over Lou Ambers and becomes the only boxer to hold world championship titles in three weight divisions simultaneously. 1995 — John Roethlisberger wins the U.S. …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, August 4 - August 10
1 year, 7 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, August 4 - August 10

Associated Press  

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World Aquatics Championships: Katie Ledecky overtakes Michael Phelps for most individual golds
1 year, 7 months ago

World Aquatics Championships: Katie Ledecky overtakes Michael Phelps for most individual golds

Hindustan Times  

Here's why Katie Ledecky is one of the greatest freestyle swimmers in the history of the sport. The 26-year-old American won the 800-freestyle on Saturday at the World Aquatics Championships to become the first swimmer to win six golds in the same event at the worlds. Silver medallist China's Li Bingjie, gold medallist USA's Katie Ledecky and bronze medallist Australia's …

Katie Ledecky passes Michael Phelps for most individual golds at world championships
1 year, 7 months ago

Katie Ledecky passes Michael Phelps for most individual golds at world championships

Associated Press  

FUKUOKA, Japan — Here’s why Katie Ledecky is one of the greatest freestyle swimmers in the history of the sport: She is never quite satisfied. The 26-year-old American won the 800-meter freestyle on Saturday at the world championships to become the first swimmer to win six golds in the same event at worlds. “But I think I have found the …

Ledecky wins 800m freestyle; surpasses Phelps’ record of most individual swimming Worlds gold medals
1 year, 7 months ago

Ledecky wins 800m freestyle; surpasses Phelps’ record of most individual swimming Worlds gold medals

The Hindu  

Katie Ledecky clinched gold in the 800m freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships 2023 to become the swimmer with most gold medals, eclipsing the record of Michael Phelps here on Saturday. Ledecky became the first swimmer to win any event at the world championships six times on Saturday when she won her signature race, the 800m freestyle. RELATES: Katie Ledecky …

Katie Ledecky surpasses Michael Phelps’ record of most individual gold medals at Swimming World Championships
1 year, 7 months ago

Katie Ledecky surpasses Michael Phelps’ record of most individual gold medals at Swimming World Championships

The Hindu  

American swimmer Katie Ledecky went into the history books yet again after creating a record for winning the most individual gold medals at world championships - 16, going past the all-time record previously held by compatriot Michael Phelps. Ledecky achieved the feat after winning gold in the 800m freestyle final at the swimming world championships in Fukuoka, Japan. RELATED: Ledecky …

Katie Ledecky wins gold in 1,500 at the swimming worlds to tie mark set by Michael Phelps
1 year, 7 months ago

Katie Ledecky wins gold in 1,500 at the swimming worlds to tie mark set by Michael Phelps

Associated Press  

FUKUOKA, Japan — Katie Ledecky won the 1,500-meter freestyle with ease on Tuesday at the World Aquatics Championships in a landmark victory which made her the most decorated female swimmer at the worlds with 20 golds overall, 15 of which have come in individual events. “The last couple of years I’ve just tried to be really locked in on my …

Commonwealth Games: Australia rules the waves in Birmingham
2 years, 7 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Australia rules the waves in Birmingham

The Hindu  

Australia dominated the swimming events at the Commonwealth Games with 65 medals — 25 gold, 21 silver and 19 bronze. Gold galore Australia’s McKeon made history by taking her tally of gold medals at the Commonwealth Games to 14, the most by any athlete. Challenging the Australian hegemony was 15-year-old Summer McIntosh, who became Canada’s first gold medallist in the …

On this day in 2008: Michael Phelps breaks Mark Spitz’s Olympics record
2 years, 7 months ago

On this day in 2008: Michael Phelps breaks Mark Spitz’s Olympics record

The Independent  

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CWG 2022: Elaine Thompson-Herah Wins Commonwealth 100m, Ariarne Titmus Stars in Pool
2 years, 7 months ago

CWG 2022: Elaine Thompson-Herah Wins Commonwealth 100m, Ariarne Titmus Stars in Pool

News 18  

Olympic 100m champion Elaine Thompson-Herah cruised to Commonwealth gold on Wednesday as Australia’s Ariarne Titmus completed a stunning individual freestyle treble on the last night of swimming action. “It’s a year ago since I was giving my interviews and burst into tears because of a bad swim at the Olympics," said the world champion, who also won the 50m butterfly …

Tom Dean finds silver lining at Commonwealth Games
2 years, 7 months ago

Tom Dean finds silver lining at Commonwealth Games

The Independent  

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Swimmer McKeon becomes most successful Commonwealth athlete
2 years, 7 months ago

Swimmer McKeon becomes most successful Commonwealth athlete

Associated Press  

BIRMINGHAM, England — Australian swimmer Emma McKeon became the Commonwealth Games’ most successful athlete during a history-making night in the pool on Sunday. The 28-year-old McKeon claimed her 11th career gold medal, spread across editions in Glasgow, the Gold Coast and Birmingham, to set a new Commonwealth Games mark for most titles. With McKeon’s parents Ron and Susie, both former …

Commonwealth Games gold rush as Australia dominates in the pool on day one
2 years, 7 months ago

Commonwealth Games gold rush as Australia dominates in the pool on day one

ABC  

Australia has dominated in the pool on day one of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, winning five out of a possible seven gold medals. Advance Australia Fair got plenty of airtime at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre as Elijah Winnington, Ariane Titmus, Tim Hodge, Zac Stubblety-Cook and the mixed 4x100m freestyle relay swimmers all stood atop the dais. Australia swept …

FINA Word Championships: Australia sets world record in mixed 4x100 freestyle final
2 years, 8 months ago

FINA Word Championships: Australia sets world record in mixed 4x100 freestyle final

The Hindu  

Australia set a world record in the mixed 4x100 meters freestyle final at the world swimming championships on Friday. Jack Cartwright, Kyle Chalmers, Madison Wilson and Mollie O’Callaghan clocked 3 minutes, 19.38 seconds in Budapest to shave two-hundredths of a second off the record set by the United States at the last worlds in Gwangju, South Korea, in July 2019. …

Epic swims: Dressel, McKeon take place among Olympic greats
3 years, 7 months ago

Epic swims: Dressel, McKeon take place among Olympic greats

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Caeleb Dressel finished off his gold rush at the Tokyo Olympics with two more dazzling swims. “I’m really glad to be done,” said the tattooed, 24-year-old Floridian, who captured his fourth and fifth gold medals of the Tokyo Games on Sunday. “I’m very proud of myself.” Dressel was perfect in the events he had a chance in, capping …

Swimming: U.S. win men's 4x100m medley relay in world record time
3 years, 7 months ago

Swimming: U.S. win men's 4x100m medley relay in world record time

The Hindu  

Caeleb Dressel said it was "really special" to end his Olympics with a storming butterfly leg to help the United States smash their own men's 4x100m medley relay world record on Sunday. The US team of Ryan Murphy, Michael Andrew, Dressel, and Zach Apple touched in 3min 26.78sec to shatter the global mark of 3:27.28 set at the 2009 world …

Emma McKeon has seven medals at Tokyo Olympics with gold in 50m freestyle and 4x100m medley relay
3 years, 7 months ago

Emma McKeon has seven medals at Tokyo Olympics with gold in 50m freestyle and 4x100m medley relay

ABC  

Emma McKeon has won two more gold medals in Tokyo, taking her medal tally at this Games to seven — the equal most by any woman in any sport in Olympic history. Key points: Emma McKeon has collected 11 Olympic medals over her career, five of which are gold Seven of McKeon's medals were earned in Tokyo No Australian has …

Tokyo Olympics highlights Sunday: Australia celebrates best single day in history, Emma McKeon breaks multiple records
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics highlights Sunday: Australia celebrates best single day in history, Emma McKeon breaks multiple records

ABC  

History was made today as the team in Tokyo claimed more gold medals for Australia in a single day than ever before. Emma McKeon led the way with a gold in the women's 50m freestyle, then jumped back in the pool with the rest of the relay team to clinch gold in the 4x100m medley relay. Both McKeon and Campbell …

Everything you need to know about Australia's Olympic schedule today
3 years, 7 months ago

Everything you need to know about Australia's Olympic schedule today

Daily Mail  

Australia's incredible run in the pool at the Tokyo Olympics is set to continue today with the nation's swimmers having a major chance at a podium finish in eight events. Day 5 at the Games saw 20-year-old superstar Ariarne Titmus thrash Katie Ledecky in the 200m freestyle final to make it two from two against the American legend. Day 5 …

Ariarne Titmus wins Olympic gold again with victory in 200m freestyle final in Tokyo
3 years, 7 months ago

Ariarne Titmus wins Olympic gold again with victory in 200m freestyle final in Tokyo

ABC  

Ariarne Titmus's incredible Tokyo Olympics has continued, with the Australian superstar winning gold in the 200 metres freestyle. Ariarne Titmus has another gold medal in Tokyo, this time in the 200m freestyle. Australia's medal tally rose again at the end of the swimming session, with a third-place finish for the men's team in the 4x200m freestyle relay. The team of …

Powerhouse US swim team shines with 6 medals, 1st US gold
3 years, 7 months ago

Powerhouse US swim team shines with 6 medals, 1st US gold

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Chase Kalisz got things rolling, claiming the first U.S. gold at the Olympic pool. Host Japan won a swimming gold, Tunisia claimed a surprising spot atop the medal podium, and the mighty Australian women set the first world record of the competition in the 4x100 freestyle relay. “A pretty good start for the U.S.,” said Kieran Smith, who …

Australia's women open Tokyo Olympics account with third straight 4x100m gold
3 years, 7 months ago

Australia's women open Tokyo Olympics account with third straight 4x100m gold

ABC  

Australia has won its first gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics, with the women's 4x100 metres freestyle relay team winning in world record time. Key points: Australia has won gold, silver and bronze in the pool The women's 4x100m freestyle relay team won its third straight gold Brendon Smith won Australia's first medal of the games in the 400m individual …

Happy Birthday Michael Phelps, the Most Decorated Athlete with 28 Medals at Olympic Games
3 years, 8 months ago

Happy Birthday Michael Phelps, the Most Decorated Athlete with 28 Medals at Olympic Games

News 18  

American legend Michael Phelps is not just the greatest swimmer of all time but also the most decorated athlete in the history of the Olympic Games, with 28 medals in his kitty from five Summer Games. Several Olympics Pundits believe Phelps is built for swimming – his large frame, big feet and broad shoulder. Phelps also holds the records for …

Another Michael Phelps Record Falls At World Championships
5 years, 7 months ago

Another Michael Phelps Record Falls At World Championships

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps has seen his world record legacy nearly wiped out at the FINA world championships in Gwangju, South Korea. Just days after a 19-year-old from Hungary shattered a world record Phelps held for 18 years in the 200-meter butterfly, another young gun ― this one from the United States ― broke Phelps’ record …

Michael Phelps: Did not want to be the second Mark Spitz
6 years, 2 months ago

Michael Phelps: Did not want to be the second Mark Spitz

The Hindu  

Michael Phelps, with 28 medals in his kitty, is undoubtedly the most decorated Olympian of all time. In Mumbai to attend a programme organised by corporate firm True North, Phelps sat in for a chat with Gaurav Kapur on Wednesday evening where he admitted that in a sport like swimming one has to be competitive throughout. The long career, which …

Commonwealth Games: Australia's swimmers desperate to dominate Gold Coast 2018 pool
6 years, 11 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Australia's swimmers desperate to dominate Gold Coast 2018 pool

ABC  

If Australia is to top the overall medal tally at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games it will be the performances of its swimmers that will be the key. It has not been smooth sailing for Kyle Chalmers since his stunning victory at the Rio Olympics when he became the first Australian to win the men's 100m freestyle gold in 48 …

FINA World Championships 2017: Is Caeleb Dressel the true successor to Michael Phelps' throne?
7 years, 7 months ago

FINA World Championships 2017: Is Caeleb Dressel the true successor to Michael Phelps' throne?

Firstpost  

With Michael Phelps back in retirement, Caeleb Dressel stepped out of his idol’s shadow to match the US legend’s tally of seven golds at the world championships in Budapest. Twenty-four hours after becoming the first swimmer to win three golds in one night at a major international meet, Dressel joined Phelps in another elite club: seven golds at the second-biggest …

FINA World Championships: Caeleb Dressel finishes event with record-equalling seven golds
7 years, 7 months ago

FINA World Championships: Caeleb Dressel finishes event with record-equalling seven golds

Firstpost  

Caeleb Dressel brought the curtain down on the World Championships with a historic seventh gold medal in Budapest on Sunday, equalling the record of swimming legend Michael Phelps. Dressel’s seven golds include three individual titles in the 50 metres, 100 metres freestyle and 100 metres butterfly, plus relay golds in the 4x100 metres freestyle, 4x100 metres mixed freestyle, 4x100 metres …

Caeleb Dressel: American swimmer can match Michael Phelps, says Mark Foster
7 years, 7 months ago

Caeleb Dressel: American swimmer can match Michael Phelps, says Mark Foster

CNN  

Story highlights Dressel is first swimmer to win three golds in one night American has equaled Phelps' 2007 record of seven world titles Twenty-year-old studies at University of Florida CNN — Caeleb Dressel is only 20 years old, but he’s already making history. So bright is Dressel’s future that, according to former world champion Mark Foster, the American can not …

Emily Seebohm wins world championship to break Australia's gold medal drought
7 years, 7 months ago

Emily Seebohm wins world championship to break Australia's gold medal drought

ABC  

Emily Seebohm has delivered Australia its first gold medal of the swimming program at the world championships in Budapest after setting a new national record to defend her women's 200 metres backstroke crown. Australia had gone without gold through the first six days of the world titles but on the penultimate night Seebohm, 25, clocked two minutes and 05.68 seconds …

American Caeleb Dressel ties Michael Phelps’ world championship record with seven gold medals
7 years, 7 months ago

American Caeleb Dressel ties Michael Phelps’ world championship record with seven gold medals

LA Times  

Caeleb Dressel competes during the men’s 4x100-meter medley relay final at the World Championships on July 30 in Budapest, Hungary. Caeleb Dressel won his seventh gold medal of the world championships Sunday, putting the U.S. team ahead to stay with another dominating swim in the 4x100-meter medley relay. epa06117660 Lilly King of the USA is on her way to win …

FINA World Championships: Swimming ushers in new era post Michael Phelps' retirement
7 years, 8 months ago

FINA World Championships: Swimming ushers in new era post Michael Phelps' retirement

Firstpost  

The world swimming championships will usher in a new era following the retirement of American great Michael Phelps when eight days of racing commence at Budapest’s Duna Arena on Sunday. Budapest: The world swimming championships will usher in a new era following the retirement of American great Michael Phelps when eight days of racing commence at Budapest’s Duna Arena on …

Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps wins last relay gold as US dominate
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps wins last relay gold as US dominate

Live Mint  

Rio de Janeiro: Michael Phelps captured his 23rd and final Olympic gold medal on Saturday as the US sealed a week of dominance in the pool by winning the men’s and women’s medley relays. Denmark’s Pernille Blume beat a field of world and Olympic champions to take gold in the women’s 50 freestyle and Italy’s Gregorio Paltrinieri won the men’s …

In Final Olympic Race, Michael Phelps Clinches His 23rd Gold Medal
8 years, 7 months ago

In Final Olympic Race, Michael Phelps Clinches His 23rd Gold Medal

The Quint  

The United States won the men’s 4x100 metres medley relay on Saturday after Ryan Murphy had given them a world record start that propelled Michael Phelps to a 23rd gold medal in his final Olympic race. Phelps, who swam the third butterfly leg, ends the most successful Olympic career of all time with 23 golds, three silver and two bronze …

If Michael Phelps Were A Country, Where Would His Gold Medal Tally Rank?
8 years, 7 months ago

If Michael Phelps Were A Country, Where Would His Gold Medal Tally Rank?

NPR  

If Michael Phelps Were A Country, Where Would His Gold Medal Tally Rank? Phelps went out on top Saturday night, winning one last gold in the 4x100-meter medley relay in his final race in Rio, and according to him, his final competitive race ever. Sponsor Message That was his 23rd career gold medal and places the Republic of Phelps in …

Rio Highlights: Phelps Ends With 23 Golds; Jamaicans Maintain Sprint Dominance
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Highlights: Phelps Ends With 23 Golds; Jamaicans Maintain Sprint Dominance

NPR  

Rio Highlights: Phelps Ends With 23 Golds; Jamaicans Maintain Sprint Dominance Enlarge this image toggle caption Ian Walton/Getty Images Ian Walton/Getty Images Michael Phelps went out on top, wrapping up the greatest Olympic career ever with one last gold — his 23rd — on Saturday night. Here are the other highlights from Saturday: U.S. Women Rowers Take Third Straight Gold …

Phelps leaves Lochte in his wake one last time at Olympics
8 years, 7 months ago

Phelps leaves Lochte in his wake one last time at Olympics

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Michael Phelps waggled four fingers, recognizing another historic achievement. In what was billed as the final showdown between two of America’s greatest swimmers, Phelps blew away Lochte — and everyone else — to win his fourth gold medal of the Rio Olympics and 22nd overall with a victory in the 200-meter individual medley Thursday night. He’s …

Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps wins 22nd gold in 200m individual medley
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps wins 22nd gold in 200m individual medley

Live Mint  

Rio De Janeiro: Michael Phelps of the US won the Olympic 200 metres individual medley on Thursday to capture the 22nd gold medal of his career and become the first swimmer to win the same event at four consecutive Games. It was yet another extraordinary swim for Phelps, 31, who has now won two individual and two relay golds at …

Phelps, Hosszu and Ledecky rule the pool
8 years, 7 months ago

Phelps, Hosszu and Ledecky rule the pool

The Hindu  

Michael Phelps won two gold medals on Tuesday, avenging his 200m butterfly defeat from the London Olympics and then anchoring the U.S. 4x200 freestyle team to victory on a night of high drama and emotion in the pool. Katie Ledecky of the United States won her second gold medal of the meeting and Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu her third, extending their …

Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps says 'there wasn't a shot in hell' of losing out on 21st medal
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps says 'there wasn't a shot in hell' of losing out on 21st medal

Firstpost  

Michael Phelps won two more finals to take his historic all-time record load to 21 golds and cement his legendary status. Phelps beat Japan’s Masato Sakai by just four hundredths of a second to take the 200m butterfly and later anchored the US 4x200m freestyle relay team to victory. “I honestly I don’t know at this very moment where that …

Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps wins 21st gold in freestyle relay
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps wins 21st gold in freestyle relay

Live Mint  

Rio De Janeiro: Michael Phelps claimed his second gold medal in one night and the 21st of his career as the US won the men’s 4x200 metres Olympic freestyle relay on Tuesday. The most successful Olympian of all time swam the final leg to extend his career tally to a total of 25 medals, also including two silver and two …

Rio 2016: Michael Phelps’ magic continues, bags 21st Olympic gold medal
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio 2016: Michael Phelps’ magic continues, bags 21st Olympic gold medal

India TV News  

Record-breaking Michael Phelps extended his tally to 21 Olympic gold medals as he won individual and team titles at the Rio Olympics on Tuesday. Entering the arena like a gladiator, his face a granite mask of concentration, Phelps dominated a grudge final le Clos had billed as "Ali versus Frazier" to become the oldest individual swimming gold medallist in Olympic …

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